Riana Henderson, 11, attempts to catch a ball thrown in her direction in a boys-versus-girls game of dodge ball.

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POSTED BY GINA BRINTLEY
DETROIT FREE PRESS

Metro Detroiters of all ages, ethnicities and zip codes are invited to come together to participate in a world record-breaking dodgeball game. Presented by the Dodge brand, organizers expect 'Dodgeball in the D' and surrounding family festival activities to draw more than 5,000 people to historic Belle Isle Park in Detroit on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

The dodgeball game begins at 1 p.m. with other family-friendly activities running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those wishing to participate in the world record-breaking game itself must register in advance at http://www.DodgeballintheD.com.